2024’s Top 5 Highest Earning Fortnite Professional Players

The FNCS 2024 season has officially wrapped up, revealing the top highest earning Fortnite pros of the year. With record-breaking viewership and several controversies, this season has certainly captivated the community. Many of these Fortnite pros have displayed remarkable consistency, earning impressive sums from competitive prize pools.

Here are the five highest earning Fortnite pros for 2024.

The Top Five Highest Earning Fortnite Pros of 2024

5) Th0masHD

Th0masHD (Image via Esports World Cup Foundation)

Thomas “Th0masHD”Høxbro Davidsen has been a prominent figure in the Fortnite community for a considerable time. He has earned around $241,000 in 2024, marking his status as one of the highest earning Fortnite players ever, with a lifetime total of $1.3 million in tournament winnings. This achievement cements him as one of the most consistent esports players in history.

He secured a second-place finish in the Global Championship 2024 along with Queasy, proving his skill once again. Notably, he is among the few players to qualify for both the Fortnite Esports World Cup and Globals in the same year.

4) Cold

Cold (Image via Esports World Cup Foundation)

Joshua “Cold”Butler has made significant strides in the Fortnite competitive scene, achieving top-five placements in all three FNCS 2024 Major Grand Finals. He also triumphed in the Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024 alongside teammates Ritual, Muz, and Edgey. With nearly $247,000 in tournament winnings, Cold stands as the fourth-highest earning Fortnite pro of 2024.

Despite such accomplishments, he surprisingly finished 26th out of 50 duos in the FNCS Global Championship 2024, which took many in the community by surprise. However, this does not diminish his reputation as a key player in the scene.

3) Ritual

Ritual (Image via Esports World Cup Foundation)

Maguire “Ritual”Morton, the Fortnite Esports World Cup 2024 MVP, has emerged as one of North America’s most celebrated players. He ranks as the third-highest earning Fortnite pro of 2024, securing approximately $250,000 through impressive performances in multiple contests this year.

2) Chicken

Pollo (Left) at the Global Championship 2024 (Image via X || @FNCompetitive)

Miguel “Pollo”Moreno, a talented 16-year-old Fortnite pro from Mexico, has amassed over $403,000 in 2024. Young and accomplished, he has claimed first place in several Cash Cups and Fortnite FNCS 2024 Majors, establishing himself as a favorite among fans.

1) Peterbot

Peterbot (Left) at Global Championship 2024 (Image via Epic Games)

Peter “Peterbot”Kata, a 17-year-old Fortnite player from North America, has achieved the highest number of top-three placements in S-tier Fortnite tournaments throughout 2024. With tournament winnings totaling $476,000, he is the highest earning Fortnite pro this year.

Peterbot claimed first in the Global Championship 2024, Major 2 Grand Finals, and Major 3 Grand Finals, together with Pollo, forming one of the strongest duos in 2024.

These rankings reflect the highest earning Fortnite pros of 2024. It’s important to note that this list could change, as some Cash Cups are still pending. However, with all the S-tier tournaments concluded, the top five players are likely to stay the same.

The FNCS 2024 season has officially ended, and the competitive skins may be leaving the shop soon.

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